“Some very wise words were spoken, even though all of the recipients were young.

“Darryl Davis also gave an inspirational speech at the gathering.

“Mr. Davis spoke about not wasting one's talent and what it takes to be a leader.

“He directed the group to stay on point and not let anyone discourage them from being positive and doing good.

“Terry Gould and Jerry Young, president and vice president of Tri City Boxing, offered closing remarks.’’

— Tri City Boxing

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“A beef and beer will be held for Alice Guyer, of the Waterfront Cafe in Newport, on Saturday, July 14, starting at 2 p.m.

“The event will be held at the Toad Fish Bar/Grill.

“Tickets are $25.

“Alice is bravely facing a health crisis with no health insurance and needs our help.

“We are hoping all of Alice's patrons will help out and attend.’’

— L. Thompson

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“Eric Port, from Lakewood and Greenwich, a jack of all trades and master of none.

"A liberal democrat.’’

— Sam Mathus

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Is that he first election volley fired?

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Those smartphones and BlackBerrys that enable work anytime, anywhere are increasingly blurring the lines between work life and personal life — and introducing the sticky issue of when overtime is owed to workers.

The always-connected worker and the pressures of the uncertain economy have led many to feel they should always be working — because they can, thanks to the growing use of smartphones.

That’s allowing work to bleed into evenings, weekends and even sleep, with some people taking their phones and BlackBerrys to bed with them.